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There is so much to enjoy in Michigan during the summer, it’s hard to fit in everything. The season is quickly coming to an end, but there are still a few weeks left to get one last taste of summer before school starts and the trees begin changing color.
1. Go to a Tigers game - The Boys of Summe...
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Summer has always been one of my favorite seasons here in Northern Michigan. I grew up on a farm and was blessed to have a huge garden and all the fresh fruits and veggies a girl could want. Now that I'm older and have a family, I actually opted not to do a garden this year. Between working from hom...
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Paul Bunyan is probably the best known hero in American Folklore. Tall tales about the exploits of this larger-than-life lumberjack and his faithful sidekick, Babe, the Big Blue Ox, are over one hundred years old. While the exact origin of Bunyan isn’t known, he certainly has at least one of his o...
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With summer being in full swing, National S'mores Day is August 10th. If you've ever had a s'more you know how easy they are to make and how delicious they are. The combination of chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallow are delicious and hard to resist, especially when sitting around a campfire w...
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I can’t think of a better way to enjoy Michigan’s outdoors, than with a camping trip. August’s warm days and slightly cooler nights make it the perfect month for sleeping out under the stars here. There are over a thousand campgrounds in the Mitten State. Some are lakeside, some are in the woo...
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Hi, friends! Today on the blog I'm bringing you a delicious summer pasta salad full of flavor and fresh garden veggies. It's perfect for the countless summer BBQ's and get togethers we attend and everyone loves it. We had a big get together this past weekend for our kiddos birthdays and I always mak...
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National Cousins Day was Monday. It’s a day to celebrate the special bond you can only have with people you’ve known your entire life and shared many special moments with. Here are 16 things that makes your relationships with cousins so special.
1. Cousins are the only ones you can laugh with...
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Summer is in full swing and during the summer months, camping is huge here in Northern Michigan! We have countless campgrounds here in the Petoskey area and more across the state. Making reservations early often guarantees your favorite camping spot and campers often reserve their spots up to 6 mont...
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Whether you’re looking for a spot to relax and read a book for an afternoon or to spend the night sleeping out in the open under the stars, Michigan has plenty of great locations to hang your Hammock.
Hammocks are becoming more and more popular. They’re a lightweight, affordable alternative to ...
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